SNAP is funded by federal tax dollars but administered by state governments, and states can make changes by submitting waivers to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Revising what SNAP ...

The nonprofit released an analysis Thursday that examines the impact of SNAP cuts included in the 'Big Beautiful Bill.' ...

3 USDA, Secretary Rollins Signs State Waivers to Make America Healthy Again by Removing Unhealthy Foods from SNAP in Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah in Addition to Indiana, Iowa, and Nebraska (June 10 ...

The waiver for Utah excludes soft drinks, and it will take effect Jan. 1. Secretary Rollins has previously signed waivers for Nebraska, Iowa and Indiana that go into effect Jan. 1.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | According to USDA stats, SNAP served an average of 42.1 million people per month in 2023, representing 12.6% of the U.S. population.

Not all waivers were seeking the same restrictions, however. Nebraska’s waiver will effectively prohibit the purchases of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits. Iowa’s will ban nearly all ...

Arkansas’ waiver will take effect July 1, 2026. Rollins previously signed SNAP waivers for Nebraska, Iowa, and Indiana.

Nebraska’s waiver will effectively prohibit the purchases of soda and energy drinks with SNAP benefits. Iowa’s will ban nearly all “taxable” food items, as defined by Iowa law.